BOONE, Iowa—As part of the City of Boone sanitary sewer system evaluation program, City crews with the assistance of WHKS & Co. Engineers will conduct smoke testing in the area designated for the 5th phase of the city’s Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project August 14th – 18th. The purpose of the smoke testing is to […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Even with rain, little has changed in the condition of the beaches around the state. The Weekly Water Watch from the Iowa Environmental Council, using data from the Iowa DNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has released the updated Beach Advisories for this weekend.There are 14 beach advisories for the week of 8/1112 […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The U.S. Drought Monitor conditions showed a slight improvement from a week ago. Portions of the state considered Abnormally Dry increased to more than 20% which reduced the overall amount of the state considered in some form of drought. Boone County remains unchanged again this week, remaining Abnormally Dry.U.S. Drought Monitor Map 08/08U.S. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County has announced that the Boone County Treasurer’s office and the Driver’s License office will both be closed on Monday, August 14th due to an ongoing construction project. The work is expected to be pretty dusty. Both offices are expected to reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, August 15th. This is the […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Officers of the Boone Police Department are searching for Spencer Dale Clement, age 61, who was reported as missing to the Boone Police Department on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Family last had contact with Spencer on Wednesday August 2, 2023.Name: Spencer Dale ClementAge: 61Weight: 185 lbs.Height: 6’ 1”Hair: WhiteEyes: BlueIf you have any information […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent, averaging $3.80 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.92 per barrel over last […]

AMES, Iowa—Potatoes are a popular crop to grow in home vegetable gardens. However, there’s a lot to know about growing and harvesting potatoes properly. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists have tips on growing, harvesting and addressing common problems sometimes seen on potatoes.When should I harvest potatoes?Potatoes can be harvested when the tubers are […]